Complete Guide to Enjoying Autumn at Xiangshan! Top Autumn Scenery Now Available, Tips for Avoiding Traffic and Check-in Spots

Autumn at Xiangshan can no longer be hidden! The colorful red and yellow leaves cover the mountains, making the scenery stunning✨, but beware of weekend crowds and traffic jams. Make sure to plan your trip well～🚨

📌 Traffic Avoidance & Parking Tips Preview!

- Off-peak suggestion: After 10 AM on weekends, both driving and subway are fully congested! Strongly recommend visiting on weekdays for a peaceful and photogenic experience😌

- Early arrival benefit: If you can park at Parking Lot No. 9 before 7:30 AM, it’s just a 200-meter walk to the East Gate. Parking fee is 15 RMB/hour🅿️

- Red Leaf Festival weekend notice: Traffic control starts after 7:30 AM! You can park at Xiangquan Roundabout surface lots No. 1-5 and under-bridge lots No. 1-3, then transfer to a bus to go up the mountain🚌

🌟 Three Must-Visit Autumn Spots This Week!

1. Xiangshan Hotel | 300-Year-Old Ancient Ginkgo Feast�Ginkgo Trees
Two old ginkgo trees in the courtyard have fully turned yellow, looking stunning as if filtered! According to past patterns, leaves will start falling next week, so hurry up～Go up the stairs on the left side of the Qinzhen Hall at Xiangshan East Gate, follow the signs for 200 meters, and pass through the hotel lobby to see them. Key point: The western ginkgo gets sunlight after 8 AM, while the eastern one waits until the afternoon📸

2. Qinzhen Hall | Yuanbao Maple Red Leaves at Their Peak🍁
Two eye-catching yuanbao maples stand in front of the hall! The one on the left is in full red bloom, extremely beautiful; the one on the right has some dry and fallen leaves and likely won’t last until next weekend. Photography tip: Morning light is front lighting, afternoon is backlighting～

3. Biyun Temple | Ancient Temple Ginkgo Atmosphere at Its Best🏯
Just a 900-meter walk from Xiangshan Hotel, the ancient ginkgo trees inside the temple are fully yellow, especially the one in front of Hanbi Zhai, perfect for photos! Morning shooting offers front lighting with beautiful light and shadow. Note: Biyun Temple is outside Xiangshan North Gate and requires a separate ticket (10 RMB) or a 15 RMB Xiangshan combo ticket. Parking fee is 8 RMB/hour🅿️

Post by MoonsBallFishTrees | Nov 4, 2025